I didn't know there was a checkbox marked "Liberal" on the voter registration form. Interesting.Winnow wrote:Correction: Independents/Atheists smarter
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- February 26, 2010, 9:16 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Liberals, Atheists Smarter?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4594
Re: Liberals, Atheists Smarter?
- February 25, 2010, 6:40 am
- Forum: Consoles
- Topic: Mass Effect 2
- Replies: 148
- Views: 29228
Re: Mass Effect 2
The main story is such a big part for me in these games, I don't really understand how you can play through them multiple times - there aren't *that* many different plotlines you can follow.
- February 24, 2010, 6:40 am
- Forum: Culinary Delights
- Topic: Manilla Clam & Pancetta Linguini in a White Wine Sauce
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4243
Re: Manilla Clam & Pancetta Linguini in a White Wine Sauce
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4zw99VsoMAAshur wrote:Needs cheese.
- February 16, 2010, 3:20 pm
- Forum: Computers/Technology
- Topic: Who wants to help build a Desktop?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2199
Re: Who wants to help build a Desktop?
I know you will probably use the current monitor you have but keep this in mind, much like how a stereo is only as good as it's speakers, I feel the same holds true for computers as well. You system may be kick ass but if it looks like shit on the display... Yeah, after getting out my old, giant Vi...
- February 15, 2010, 11:50 am
- Forum: Computers/Technology
- Topic: Converting DVD to AVI?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2845
Re: Converting DVD to AVI?
Quick and (somewhat) dirty, not the greatest quality, but it works: 1. Download and install both DVD Decrypter and AutoGK . 2. Insert your DVD. Open DVD Decrypter. 3. Choose IFO mode (Click "Mode" then select "IFO") 4. Click the "Decrypt" button. The main movie from you...
- February 15, 2010, 11:38 am
- Forum: Computers/Technology
- Topic: Who wants to help build a Desktop?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2199
Re: Who wants to help build a Desktop?
btw, here's a decent DIY guide http://techreport.com/articles.x/13671
- February 15, 2010, 11:36 am
- Forum: Computers/Technology
- Topic: Who wants to help build a Desktop?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2199
Re: Who wants to help build a Desktop?
Following Bubba's list a bit Case I'm a huge ANTEC fanboy as far as cases go. P183 is a great one, quiet, easy to install in, great airflow and looks decent. Possibly the Sonata III as you're on a budget - it comes with a pretty good 500w psu. Motherboard / Processor This of course depends on what C...
- February 14, 2010, 5:25 pm
- Forum: Computers/Technology
- Topic: New machine for ~$1000
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1204
Re: New machine for ~$1000
http://techreport.com/articles.x/17787/4 is a good starting point.
Another good list of suggestions here: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showth ... t369821733
Another good list of suggestions here: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showth ... t369821733
- February 12, 2010, 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Translation Needed
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4596
Re: Translation Needed
Røvhatte is the correct, literal translation. But yeah, røvbanan (røvbananer in the plural) is an actual derogatory word - although one you'd be more likely to hear in a playground or spoken ironically-hipster-pseudo-cool-like. Another good one is dickbiscuit = pikansjos (literally dick anchovy). Bu...
- February 11, 2010, 3:36 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Obama cancels moon missions
- Replies: 153
- Views: 35910
Re: Obama cancels moon missions
what about me tt*~*stragi*~* wrote:nick: sylvus: jice: winnow: stragi: kilmoll: sylvos:
i hope this helps guys
- February 10, 2010, 5:28 pm
- Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
- Topic: 2010 Oscar Nominations
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2241
Re: 2010 Oscar Nominations
My pic(k)s: BEST PICTURE "The Hurt Locker" possibly "Precious" if the Academy is feeling socially responsible this year or "Up in the Air" if they're feeling emotional. ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE George Clooney for "Up in the Air" although Colin Firth is amazing ...
- February 5, 2010, 9:43 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Teeth
- Replies: 4
- Views: 812
Re: Teeth
I know they completely revamped the Danish dentist education a few years back to focus more on a "holistic" approach. Apparently, under the old system, too many dentists were completely unaware of any dental conditions that were symptomatic of other illnesses (except the old well-establish...
- February 5, 2010, 9:39 pm
- Forum: Computers/Technology
- Topic: Anti-virus advice
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3647
Re: Anti-virus advice
I've been running ESET NOD32 / Smart Security for a while on both vista and 7, very happy with it. No hits, small footprint, daily updates.
- February 5, 2010, 7:01 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Obama cancels moon missions
- Replies: 153
- Views: 35910
Re: Obama cancels moon missions
blahblahblahobamablahblahobamablahblahblah It's sad. You're not even trying anymore. And you are? Why, yes, I like to think that I am. I stated my point of view on the topic earlier in this thread. And I haven't turned to XTR3M3 TROLLING or repeating "it's obama's fault" ad nauseam to get...
- February 3, 2010, 11:02 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Obama cancels moon missions
- Replies: 153
- Views: 35910
Re: Obama cancels moon missions
It's sad. You're not even trying anymore.Winnow wrote:blahblahblahobamablahblahobamablahblahblah
- February 3, 2010, 9:11 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Obama cancels moon missions
- Replies: 153
- Views: 35910
Re: Obama cancels moon missions
How exactly is Mars better than moon? Unless they are developing some type of warp drive, then neither of them is realistically better than the other. Nothing inside our own solar system is worth exploring as options for resources. If they were working towards something that would allow travel in t...
- February 3, 2010, 8:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The TRUTH about Porcine Copulatoris!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 10802
Re: The TRUTH about Porcine Copulatoris!
Since we're threadnecroing anyway, does anyone have the original thread? seems to have died in a fire.
- February 3, 2010, 8:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hahahahah Fuck EQ and Veeshan
- Replies: 90
- Views: 24058
Re: Hahahahah Fuck EQ and Veeshan
noobLeonaerd wrote:the first vv thread i remember reading!
- January 26, 2010, 7:03 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: VV Dying
- Replies: 75
- Views: 17924
Re: VV Dying
As time has passed, the things that brought us together here fade. And along with that my willingness to tolerate lame trolling and ridiculous partisan jackassery. When I click "View new posts", half of what pops up will contain such unmitigated levels of bullshit that it's a waste of my t...
- January 25, 2010, 3:07 pm
- Forum: Culinary Delights
- Topic: Thai Peanut Sauce
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3882
Re: Thai Peanut Sauce
Mine usually goes something like
dry roasted peanuts
chunky peanut butter
lime juice
grated fresh ginger
birds eye chiles
a tiny bit of honey or tamarind paste
garlic
more garlic
more chili
more ginger
more
MORE
MORE!
dry roasted peanuts
chunky peanut butter
lime juice
grated fresh ginger
birds eye chiles
a tiny bit of honey or tamarind paste
garlic
more garlic
more chili
more ginger
more
MORE
MORE!
- January 23, 2010, 8:11 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: U.S. Keeps Science Lead and is more Humane than your Country
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3563
Re: U.S. Keeps Science Lead and is more Humane than your Country
I like the sporting team analogy better. Sometimes I use us/we when I talk about the Eagles with friends, but I sure as hell don't think I had anything to do with their success or failures. Yes, there are cases where parents possibly have some justificable pride, and I agree the sports analogy is a...
- January 21, 2010, 4:14 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: U.S. Keeps Science Lead and is more Humane than your Country
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3563
Re: U.S. Keeps Science Lead and is more Humane than your Country
You are either the biggest troll I've ever seen, or the biggest xenophobic squirt of piss. I can't decide which. Bit o' both. Bit o' both. Yeah, being proud of your country is disgusting. Only when you're proud just because it's your country. Political debate took a real hit in the western world wh...
- January 13, 2010, 3:33 pm
- Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
- Topic: The Tonight Show: Drama
- Replies: 48
- Views: 7665
- January 10, 2010, 6:30 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do to retards...
- Replies: 60
- Views: 16350
Re: Do to retards...
What do castrated cattle have to do with anything?Noysyrump wrote: Had 'British' english been worth bullocks, perhaps it would have allowed them to maintain world power status
- January 9, 2010, 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Dude abides...What if?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1725
Re: The Dude abides...What if?
http://www.dm-theatrics.com/Xouqoa wrote:I think I'd like to see this performed on stage.
- January 8, 2010, 12:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: VV Dying
- Replies: 75
- Views: 17924
Re: VV Dying
At no one in particular: fuk u hitler! On a serious note: Being married with a 10-month old baby will eat up a lot of your free time. I'm also working a lot harder lately (but getting compensated for it, so that's good). I check in here maybe once every 6 months, and hope all of you are well in you...
- January 7, 2010, 9:29 pm
- Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
- Topic: Avatar
- Replies: 100
- Views: 21259
Re: Avatar
Exactly on both points. People have such obnoxiously high expectations for movies that pretty much anything is set to fail from the start. Obnoxiously high expectations? I'm sorry if I would like THE MOVIE EVENT OF THE DECADE!!!1! to be more than regurgitated pap, storywise. I'd like more than &quo...
- January 7, 2010, 9:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Dude abides...What if?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1725
The Dude abides...What if?
What if The Big Lebowski was written by Shakespeare? It might look something like this: http://www.runleiarun.com/lebowski/ JACK SMOKE Thy words are hard; I must equivocate. Put up thy pen, that I may mark it eight. WALTER Nay! I do protest, and draw my sword; It shall teach thee to disobey my word....
- January 7, 2010, 9:04 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Do to retards...
- Replies: 60
- Views: 16350
Re: Do to retards...
seem to be spelling the word "due" as "do" - largely because they obviously pronounce a hard D and say "do to the weather the roads are closed" I think that was the point he was trying to make, guys. Changes in pronunciation happens over time, and words evolve in spell...
- January 6, 2010, 5:59 pm
- Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
- Topic: Two Sci-fi movies that may interest VV
- Replies: 4
- Views: 943
Re: Two Sci-fi movies that may interest VV
Moon was one of my surprise movie highlights of 2009. It's such a shame it never saw theatrical release over here - an intelligent, thoughtprovoking scifi flick like that deserves it.
- January 6, 2010, 1:58 pm
- Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
- Topic: Avatar
- Replies: 100
- Views: 21259
Re: Avatar
Exactly on both points. People have such obnoxiously high expectations for movies that pretty much anything is set to fail from the start. Obnoxiously high expectations? I'm sorry if I would like THE MOVIE EVENT OF THE DECADE!!!1! to be more than regurgitated pap, storywise. I'd like more than &quo...
- January 5, 2010, 9:16 am
- Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
- Topic: Avatar
- Replies: 100
- Views: 21259
Re: Avatar
The 3D isn't what this movie was all about, granted it was a nice touch. The movie was about the new technology used to create the CGI effects and the realism in the world of Pandora. That is the big deal and what is game changing about this movie, and yes, that is definitely game changing. Most of...
- January 2, 2010, 12:35 pm
- Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
- Topic: Inglourious Basterds
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2720
Re: Inglourious Basterds
I really can't fathom why so many people liked this film. I was so disappointed. I had high - very high - hopes, but it fell completely flat. Christoph Waltz was the films one saving grace, and that was nowhere near enough to raise it above mediocrity. And mediocrity from Tarantino is just not good ...
Re: LOOT.
shirts, socks, cookbooks, beer, gift cert to a CSA-scheme, an awesome mauviel saute pan that I've been jonesing for for half a year, some cutlery (bringing me up to about ninety gajillion sets), a big fuckoff chinese cleaver, a bottle of Port Askaig 17 and a french rolling pin.
- December 22, 2009, 5:05 am
- Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
- Topic: Avatar
- Replies: 100
- Views: 21259
Re: Avatar
Winnow, you cannot expect every movie made to have a completely original template that the story follows. Boy meets girl, girl teaches boy, boy falls in love with girl, girls home is threatened, boy wants to save it. That is a template that works very well with viewers and makes a great movie most ...
- December 20, 2009, 5:06 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: The Berlusconi-incident
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1477
Re: The Berlusconi-incident
I believe it's a farcical re-creation of the events leading up to his bloody nose. You should see if you can download a sense of humor from Giganews! Just made up out of the blue? Aslanna already pointed out that Chuck Norris would not be the hitman for Obama! You can't just be throwing out random ...
- December 4, 2009, 7:13 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Milky Way
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1999
Re: Milky Way
You came here for the chocolate anyway.Bubba Grizz wrote:This all makes me feel very very small. So screw dieting.
- November 27, 2009, 5:18 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guitar help for son's gift
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3151
Re: Guitar help for son's gift
Is there any real reason beyond the guitar's strings for the shape besides traditional looks? Why not go for something radically different? Plenty of reasons. The way the wood is shaped, the way the neck is connected to the body, any hollows etc, all influence tone and sustain. It's not just the di...
- November 27, 2009, 11:50 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Milky Way
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1999
Re: Milky Way
Eric Idle said: Just remember that you're standing on a planet that's evolving And revolving at nine hundred miles an hour, That's orbiting at nineteen miles a second, so it's reckoned, A sun that is the source of all our power. The sun and you and me and all the stars that we can see Are moving at...
- November 27, 2009, 6:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Guitar help for son's gift
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3151
Re: Guitar help for son's gift
Don't get a Floyd Rose-style system unless you get a really good (and expensive) one. If you buy a downmarket one, you'll lose ten times as many strings, you'll go out of tune every twenty minutes and generally be fucking annoyed. The FR-licensed system on my old JPN Fender pissed me off to no end. ...
- November 27, 2009, 6:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Warcraft universe 15 years!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1201
Re: Warcraft universe 15 years!
That's not Furor. He said "Holy moley". That's not Furor.
- November 18, 2009, 10:19 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Deep fry fish while keeping them alive then eating
- Replies: 43
- Views: 6368
Re: Deep fry fish while keeping them alive then eating
Best thing to do with a lobster is putting it in the freezer for a few hours before dumping them in the pot. They go into a torpor and never wake up.
- October 27, 2009, 7:42 pm
- Forum: Computers/Technology
- Topic: Windows 7 Pre-Orders / Deals are up.
- Replies: 101
- Views: 22205
Re: Windows 7 Pre-Orders / Deals are up.
Thanks Drolgin, but I got this.. Winnow, I wasnt bitching at all I was just stating what I experienced, there are some people who want to know BEFORE they buy. Yeah Drolgin! Jarori did just fine! I wasn't defending Jarori, I was just illuminating Winnow's weird mix of rabid fanboyism, trollish arro...
- October 27, 2009, 6:39 pm
- Forum: Computers/Technology
- Topic: Windows 7 Pre-Orders / Deals are up.
- Replies: 101
- Views: 22205
Re: Windows 7 Pre-Orders / Deals are up.
Yea, I actually read the book/pamphlet that came with win7 and typed in essentials and dl most of thoes. Then why were you bitching about an email app? It comes with one, you just have to download it because of all the anti monopoly freaks that harass Microsoft. If Apple wasn't such a piss ant smal...
- October 22, 2009, 4:43 pm
- Forum: Computers/Technology
- Topic: Windows 7 Pre-Orders / Deals are up.
- Replies: 101
- Views: 22205
Re: Windows 7 Pre-Orders / Deals are up.
For non-professional use (read: browsing, light gaming, standard office-suite type apps, some music production apps), is there any reason for me to go with Pro or Ultimate? Apparently I'm slightly screwed because I have Vista Business installed on my laptop (and in Danish, no less), so I a) can't do...
- October 4, 2009, 5:29 pm
- Forum: Audiophilia
- Topic: Austin people, go see this band!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1139
Austin people, go see this band!
Hey! A friend of mine and her band are playing a few gigs in Austin this coming week. The band is Leaving a Small Town - http://www.myspace.com/leavingasmalltown - and I know they're playing Threadgill's South on the 8th. Take a listen and see if it's something for you! There should be a few other g...
- September 26, 2009, 3:50 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Planning a Wedding
- Replies: 55
- Views: 18022
Re: Planning a Wedding
Congrats, Matt. Much happies to you and the lady.
- September 26, 2009, 11:37 am
- Forum: Culinary Delights
- Topic: Lasagna
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3010
Re: Lasagna
Rough Sauce Bechamel recipe (from memory): ~ 3 tablespoons butter ~ 2 tablespoons flour (all-purpose, not the weird self-raising stuff you guys have) ~ 2 cups of milk salt pepper 1/4- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Melt butter on low heat in a saucepan. Add flour slowly (you can use a sieve to s.prinkle...
- September 25, 2009, 10:33 am
- Forum: Culinary Delights
- Topic: Lasagna
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3010
Re: Lasagna
Why go with Ricotta over a bechamel though? Bechamels are soooooooooooooooo yummy - and easy!
- September 13, 2009, 8:42 am
- Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
- Topic: ASoiaF - Game of Thrones - HBO -- Official News!
- Replies: 247
- Views: 53154
Re: ASoiaF - Game of Thrones - HBO -- Official News!
me too.Xouqoa wrote:I kind of liked Davos' story. >_>